Better Buildings Hub Launch & Resource Fair

Join us for the official launch of the Better Buildings Hub— a new resource helping schools, homes, businesses, and community spaces become energy-efficient, climate-ready, and people-centered.

Local leaders, building professionals, and community advocates will come together over breakfast and coffee to connect, learn, and explore the future of affordable, healthy, and resilient buildings in Greater Philadelphia.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to the Hub’s website
• Resource Fair featuring local organizations and service providers
• Clean Energy Navigator tools to help you take action
• Lightning Talks from changemakers in the field
• Networking time to reflect and build collaborations

Whether you’re a homeowner, nonprofit, small business, or housing provider, the Better Buildings Hub is your one-stop shop for guidance, incentives, and trusted support.

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When and Where

📅 Date: November 20, 2025
🕣Time: 8:30 -11:30 AM
📍Location: Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Getting There

The Cira Centre is one block away from William H. Gray’s 30th Street Station. Connections are available via Amtrak, the Market-Frankford Line, numerous SEPTA buses and all SEPTA Regional-Rail Lines. Car parking is available at numerous nearby parking garages. There are also bike racks available outside of 2929 Arch Street.

Please visit SEPTA.org to check the status of your route should there be cancellations and delay

Agenda

Breakfast and Connection – 8:30 AM

Doors open at 8:30 AM for networking, light breakfast, coffee, and refreshments. Arrive early to connect with fellow attendees, meet partners, and ease into the morning before the program begins.

Welcome and Opening Remarks – 9:00 AM

At 9 AM, Green Building United’s Director of Sustainable Strategies, Labaron Lenard-Palmer, will reflect on why the Better Buildings Hub was created and how it serves as a valuable resource for everyone from city departments to design consultants, to community-serving institutions alike.

Additional Speakers

Hear from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA), Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), and the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) as they share how the Better Buildings Hub will help them stay connected to each other and help those in need get connected to them.

Connection and Exhibits – 10:00 AM

Make time to speak to groups like the Citizen’s Planning Institute, Solarize Greater Philadelphia, PECO, PGW, and PWD, to see how they can help your next project or program succeed.

Better Buildings Hub Website Launch

Check out the brand new Better Buildings Hub website. Developed by SoCircle, this website will be your new one-stop shop for information about new funding opportunities, technical guides and getting connected to our team.

Clean Energy Navigator Tool

Trying to find an answer to your question about solar? Check out the Better Buildings Hubs first resource – our Clean Energy Navigator – where we can direct you to groups like Solarize Greater Philadelphia or share some stories about other clean energy projects in the region.

Closing Remarks – 10:45 AM

Stick around for a special thank you to our sponsors, funders, and committee members who have dedicated over 18-months to bringing the Better Buildings Hub to fruition.